It's Time For A Change

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[@chaseontwowheels]

Broski I was in the same boat. Over the last year I've been focusing on building a team that allows me to do what I enjoy doing and they handle the rest. The type of roles you gotta cover are going to vary from person to person but for me what works best. Me - PreProduction + Production + High level admin Editor (remote) Admin Assistant (remote) Production Assistant (local) Currently, best team I've ever built. Hope that helps! At the end of the day keep trial and erroring tell ya find what makes ya happy everyday. Reach out if you need anything.

[@spitescorner]

I'm working on some behind the scenes personel changes. I have a new editor on board who's absolutely crushing it. I'm pumped for the next few months. 👍

[@chaseontwowheels]

@@spitescorner That's awesome dude! It's life changing having a good editor you can trust.

[@jacobjstevens]

Quality over quantity for sure! You’ve gotta do what’s best for you, man. We come here for you and your personality first and foremost, not the projects. Your channel is “Spite’s Corner” not “VMAX Build Corner” or anything else like that. It is also my opinion that your concerns about click-bait are overblown. I’ve heard you apologize about it in a couple videos now. You shouldn’t be so concerned. That’s the game man, we know it, you know it. This is KZbin, not the evening news. We’re here to be entertained. There’s not this big expectation for journalistic integrity beyond not lying about products and getting bought-off by brands. A good, clickable thumbnail is essential to grow the viewer base. As long as it’s not a bold face lie, then who cares. Look at channels like whistlin diesel: Crazy thumbnails, ridiculous projects, but at the end of the day, they deliver on the promise to entertain. People keep coming back for that alone. Do cool stuff, don’t be too fake about it, and bring us along for the ride. Jake, we’re here to support you living this life of motorcycles and adventures. The only thing you owe us is to keep doing it. You can’t do that if you’re burned out and the channel isn’t paying the bills.

[@chublez]

This. Clickbait is just the game. Don't lie. Carry un making stuff worth watching and we'll keep watching. You can't do that if the algorithm dumps you.

[@dannykennion8738]

@@chublez I just lost "the game" thanks to you, a ten year streak infact

[@lt7367]

So, you just becoming SpiteNine... and it is going to be awesome !!!!!

[@SummitCoyote]

we understand what thumbnails and titles gotta be like to do well on KZbin and with the almighty algorithm

[@MCmotoUSA]

Thoroughly enjoy your content dude, you inspired me to start up my own channel, and keep on keeping on and do whatever you wanna do, the folks dig it.

[@tigerking2179]

I like your channel because you are personable and keep it real. Sometimes I wonder about doing my own channel and then I hear stories like yours and think I just don't have the energy. Hat's off to you!

[@SkreetJeebus]

Watching larger KZbinrs that upload once a week or once a month really shows how quality far outweighs quantity. I’ve been struggling with that myself, rushing out videos just because I hadn’t uploaded in a while. Hope you find your cadence brother and do the riding that’s fun for YOU!

[@matthewlee8917]

Keep at it brother. Video a week is a fine cadence. Upload on the same day and time every week.

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

I watch anything from you, don't care about thumbnails or titles. I see and read them sure, but still not the reason I watch the videos. I watch cause I like to support you and I think you're a genuine nice and chill guy with entertaining videos.

[@danboyd6180]

Be your self, trust your instincts and be CONSISTENT. We will watch

[@solidsnake2665]

Do what you do my man, we’re here. Ride on!

[@Skidz75]

Are you guys bringing ‘Bottom Sprocket’ back?? Loved it! Enjoy your content as well. 👊

[@cbk95]

Good for you. You can see some channels quality drop off because they just want to hit their targets.

[@reedbernstein9354]

I will continue to follow you. I like your content and your tenacity.

[@spitescorner]

That means a lot. Seriously.

[@thekommandantschannel]

The quality you give us already is dope, we support you man! Take your time and do it at your own pace, don’t overwork yourself! We love you!

[@xGoldriever]

I came back to this channel after life just got in the way for more than a year I believe, and I'm so happy I did. You have a lot of support from us!!

[@Snafu2346]

I wish there were roads like this in SouthEast Houston.

[@itairam1]

Less is more. Do what you got to do, we will keep on supporting and watching! Keep enjoying and putting miles on the 690 and the other bikes!

[@At.Aversa]

Personally i prefer quality over quantity and i also think it's very importuned to take care of yourself. i myself have been in the situation where i was either having a burnout or close to it where things just didn't seem worth it anymore where amount of effort just didn't bring results (or at least that's was the feeling i had) and that's just not good for you. Sometimes you just need some time for yourself or spend some time with your loved ones you need moments where you can forget about work or troubles that you might be having.

[@TheTTLegend]

Great seeing you again at Get On! Always looking forward to seeing whatever you do.

[@FuzedBox]

At the very least, you could have an alternate metal review channel, because your taste in music is super based.

[@mikescombatgames]

Remember: we come because we’re attracted to the flashy fun, but we stay because we like you. Be yourself; I’m sure we’re here to stay!

[@LiviuXSA]

dont forget to just include a phone armband like runners use, its the best and cheapest option. Just strap it to the inside of your forearm and raise your hand every time you wanna look at directions for a second. Pairing it with some cheap nice bluetooth buds under the helmet is the best combo, saves a TON of money from cardo stuff + expensive phone mounts. GOAT setup, i'd recommend galaxy buds 2 for the job

[@ultrapollito688]

Im excited to see what you come up with! Hope to catch you while im out and about riding in Austin 🫡

[@talhazlehurst]

You’ve got the library of videos, you’ve hit that limit where your videos will get out there even if once a week. Quality is great, but don’t go overboard. I like the fact there’s a “dude in his garage” feeling and not a studio.

[@joesutherland225]

Work is a four letter word for a reason. It all about balance.

[@EverydayGear]

Keep grinding. We will be here to support you

[@The_RC_Guru]

I’m just glad I found you after yammiepube. Hid his channel after your split and happily none of his content has popped up. Good quality honest educated reviews and advice you put out there.

[@mattdwyer7576]

Having fun = good content. Let Doodle do 30 days in the parking lot. That's her niche. You do you. Love the channel.

[@yescavol1637]

Always take care of yourself and family first. Just make the videos you feel the best about and enjoy doing, put them out when you’re ready, and we’ll be here to watch them when you do.

[@wilksflyfishing1406]

I love the excitement over the fresh black gold!!! Sounds like me

[@mfitze1]

Would love to see a trail braking video. That's the biggest skill im working on right now as a rider. Also would love to see more long form investigative and story telling videos. I loved some of those style videos you out at at YN, those were great.

[@ChaosAttractor13]

You’ve lost some weight my brother. Keep up the good work and keep the content coming!!! I love it.

[@postersm7141]

I work for myself and I run my own business. At the end of the day if you don’t enjoy what you’re doing, it’s not gonna be good for anybody. My point is do what you enjoy and people will watch.

[@Atrip111]

I make it a point to try to practice to not put my feet down at all

[@TheOnceAndFutureDoug]

Also, keep doing your best. Those of us who appreciate you for your realness and desire to do great work will be here. You got this.

[@kurtinfl]

Parking lot drills are like a party trick... "oh that's impressive, how does that apply to real life?" Of course I think that there are some fundamental handling skills that all riders must learn, but I don't agree with the tyrannical approach that quite a few instructor types impose upon the endeavor. I definitely agree that there are a set of tactics and strategies for riding that are far more applicable to street riding than one's ability to do a figure eight.

[@billparker8954]

I enjoy you content already Spite, but I'm getting excited for what's to come. Here's to the future! Btw, in over 2 years of riding, I've practised in parking lots twice. Yes, it sucks!

[@InternetzVideoz]

Hire a production manager. Call him Spite 2.0 Just treat him better than you experienced.

[@spitescorner]

I would love to get more hands on the team. Just can't afford it yet. We'll see what the future holds.

[@jacobmoll2878]

I road from Indiana to Washington State, there currently will be riding back in a few days.😊

[@janthomassen9577]

So the honeymoon period is over and now you have realized that what you chose to do for a living is an actual job? When you start falling behind on your schedule, as you are obviously doing, you have reached your crossroads. Buckle up and get back on track or stay lazy and watch everything you built crumble. +90% of small businesses fail. You decide if you want to be a casualty or a success.

[@gr8fulride]

This is a good vid. Love seeing the territorial views. Looks like you're getting exercise. Wtg. Like the KTM.

[@kawajocb1685]

A Big Ass on a mini Bike. Respect from the Nederlands ❤

[@angmohmoto]

The fresh asphalt excitement is real!!

[@dasko3]

I like this plan and I am here for it!

[@MikeKirkReloaded]

One video per week is plenty! I appreciate the recent spike in dualsport content... and would love to see more coverage of events like BRCM. Perhaps an Everide trip next?

[@spitescorner]

Stay tuned. I have a few videos coming you'll love.

[@TheBlueDogMan]

Just like everyone else here I’m in for the long-haul. If you do, what’s right for you, we will get quality posts and video from you.

[@lexdfox]

Dude, burnout is a real thing. I get burnout on my own videos and I'm nowhere close to doing it full-time! Take a deserved breath, spite, and I look forward to whatever you have ahead!

[@stefaneulenstein]

i hope you lean into the off-road stuff. you're a natural!

[@bigchief4052]

Quality over quantity for sure. I want more super moto content and I want more big guy motorcycle content. I'm a heavyweight myself and I also want a supermoto, currently only have a zx6r

[@MrShad73]

Waiting to see how the carbs turned out on the vmax. Im in the process of getting a vmax back running after a 6 year nap.

[@mabecka]

Collabs are always nice!

[@robertholland7558]

As long as you are having fun indeed

[@dandersonjr]

Making motorcycling videos must be tough. From my point of view I only watch video's/reviews on bikes that I'm interested in and travel videos of the dual sport/adventure bike kind being more biased to off road such as BDR's or what you did with Dork. I also like European bikes more than Japanese with the exception of the Kawasaki Z900 RS. Tough to make everybody happy all the time.

[@hyedefinition1080]

What makes you like the Z900RS...does it have any European qualities or just looks/aesthetics?

[@dandersonjr]

@@hyedefinition1080 I've always liked Kawasaki's and I'm old enough to remember when the first Z900 came out. I do like Japanese bikes made in the 70's though because those were the machines around when I was growing up.

[@hyedefinition1080]

@@dandersonjr gotcha. That makes sense. The Z900RS is one of the most 'charming' looking bikes out there 🙂

[@ADingoTookMyDasco]

Sounds like you have too many pies & not enough fingers. At least we got a preview of your Canadian exploits from Dork. And I totally agree, carpark drills are great for the carpark, but that’s maybe 1% of people’s riding. The rest of the time you’re riding on the street with traffic, or down a dirt road or single track. Knowing how to do a slow figure of 8 isn’t really helpful in those situations.

[@ChadWinters]

Quality over quantity, honestly I can’t watch all the videos that come out in a week from channels I subscribe to and end up skipping a lot

[@vedranstupar7277]

subscribers went up in the first 4 weeks after Yam Scam and stagnated at 140k

[@spitescorner]

Stagnated with 2K growth per month?

[@mabecka]

You need more guitars! Cheers from Sweden!

[@spitescorner]

I have 13. I need less. 🤣🤣🤣

[@mabecka]

@@spitescorner 🤣🤣🤣 more playing?

[@EagerMartialArts-cl7vd]

Riding yammies sack only gets you so far.

[@jayluper9523]

Quantity over quality. Just start live streaming your whole life and I'll join you like a little angel on your shoulder.

[@joetheagent]

Oh boy, Burnout! I've been a farmer for about 10 years now... talk about burnout. I'm glad you are slowing it down... you must slow down and take more time for yourself before you get too far down the burnout rabbit hole... once you go past a certain point (which will be different for each individual) it takes MUCH more time and self care to recover every time you hit burned out. I like your content and want to see you continue... but not at the expense of your mental health or a healthy life with the people you love. I support 1 vid per week with an occasional bonus vid especially if you can manage to land them on holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas day... helps those days immensely. I know that last part is a big ask.

[@yonderosa]

It sounds like you need to hear this brother! I will bet the overwhelming majority of us are here because of your honest and straight forward approach to all of your productions. We understand KZbin land. I can't ever remember any of your titles being "click bait"! You have worked with many other content creators, thats a personal favorite regardless of topic. You obviously have a creative element expressed beautifully in your guitars. Ive never known a good musician who wasn't above average in their day to day creativity. Follow your dreams brother! Get a guest host that can share some of your latest accomplishments, reset your mind, give yourself a well deserved break. We can't wait to see the results. We ain't going nowhere. Peace brother, Peace! It's really not about quality vs quantity, it's about following your vision. Your dream. Thank you for letting us tag along! JR

[@jkennedy1975]

Wait, WTH??? Freshly paved LCR? Guess I know where I'm heading this weekend. You are right, they should NOT have done that. Volente has approved hiring off-duty TCSO deputies to patrol in their off-time, fyi for everyone.

[@piotrpanczyk6912]

Don't agree with the statement that slow maneuver stuff on parking is boring. Slow maneuver stuff is not only a figure of 8, you can have a course created, make a race against the clock of it, learn to manoeuvre under the stress of the timer, swerve, brake, accelerate, transition from braking to accelerating while changing directions etc ... Besides some could say the same about another vid about positioning and vision ... My point I guess is that it's easy to criticize call stuff boring, instead bring on the interesting stuff! Anyways all the best, I do like the channel for the most part 😊

[@Hugo_WP]

Do what you like as you like 👊🏻

[@HD2O13XL12OOC]

All the big names go through this. Don't think anyone can make a career from you tube vids. I'll be here to watch. I have not done any "good" rides this summer 😢

[@Wintersdark]

Quality over auantity here too. I understand what i oke and what LORD ALGO best rewards are different and thats why i support via patreon. Im less interested in bike reviews and more in your traditional content - thoughtful blogs, looks into the industry and the hobby of riding. Quality over quantity always IMHO

[@Schaden81]

When you do the phone mount video, please include the Peak Design. I like their look more than Quadlock, but there's less info about them.

[@spitescorner]

I plan to, and SC connect. But TBH I do not love the feel of the peak design and it took a month for it to come in.

[@thorstenmetalhead9666]

Spite you are awesome! I want to thani you for your work. It's concerning me that you feel obligated to do this much. You don't! We are here for your content no matter if it comes twice a week or once a month. As long as you are following your passion and can get your bills paid that way. Please don't overdo it, just for the numbers in the algorythm.

[@jtec99]

Jake, Starbucks bro? And if you get your butt kicked by a small gaggle of Canadian geese men.... You lose your 'Murica card bro. 😂jk

[@bransonedwards6928]

"Slow is smooth. Smooth is fast." Constant re-invention. Observe, hypothesize, test and publish: that's the scientific method. Also, geeking out on science, a famous science dude named C.P. Snow re-stated the three Laws of Thermodynamics as, "You can't win, you can't break even, and you can't quit." Bottom line: positive outputs take contant energy inputs. Keep it up.

[@cwroberts79]

@spite’s corner I’m gonna be doing a lap around the USA this fall. Wanna meet up in Texas for video content?

[@viperq]

Do whatever makes you happy. :)

[@fullmetalcorgi1350]

Dunkin > Starbucks

[@pookiewookie7679]

Starbucks sucks

[@fullmetalcorgi1350]

@@pookiewookie7679 my man!

[@Ramonatho]

Gas station coffee > either

[@harleydean5591]

PNW has a lot of small coffee shops that are much better than Starbucks

[@daveplem]

How about asking what we want? Seems like a good starting place.

[@rocolocoization]

Quality over quantity

[@stank.nooner2987]

To be fair….. with the value of a dollar dropping every second of the day, and the price of everything seemingly not caring about that at all….. none of us are doing as well as we once were! I only want for you to get and have joy and satisfaction in what you are doing! You don’t owe us a thing man!

[@hvymax]

The cost of Fame and Fortune!!!

[@robertbermudez4458]

Good stuff

[@deaks25]

I think it's good Content Creators are starting to focus on their health, burn out is no joke, it can literally put people into hospital. And Spite says all the right things to help himself produce good content. I've always thought that good content is worth taking the time to get right, and so is waiting for, a reduction in quantity to boost quality gets a thumbs-up from me (Literally; I gave the video a Like...)

[@plmotoring]

Y'all ride in winter time in texas ? Trying to find a quick riding escape from canada in wintertime. Preferrably dual sport trails

[@thisisforonecomment]

Forsure

[@kevinsewell5464]

You be you

[@TheOnceAndFutureDoug]

...When's the lever one coming out because I'm really curious why you'd say they're flat a scam and not "shitty eBay ones is a scam".

[@matthewshultz8762]

What's your take on length of videos on KZbin? Do the 10-15 minute videos do worse than the 25-40 ones?

[@Wintersdark]

YES. Parking lot pratice is tedious and awful. So much better to take a ride, and oick a skill to work on on it. THAT is a video that can bring a lot to the space.

[@thierryfaquet7405]

Training isn’t the most interesting part in any practice. But it’s core if you want to improve… Thinking you’ll learn by just riding is foolish.

[@Onewheelordeal]

Unfortunately in my state, the rider skills test is 100% first gear parking lot weaving, the exact kind of riding I'll never do in my life

[@Wintersdark]

@@Onewheelordeal you do need to be able to do that, but the point is that after you've got your license and are a more experienced rider, it's not really a practical means of.improving skills. I mean, sure, it'll work. But it sucks. A lot. It's a lot easier to find more fun ways to improve skills.

[@Ramonatho]

​@@Onewheelordeal yeah I'm sure someone will never pull out of a parking space and not see you coming by ever in your life

[@dadbodmotomod5840]

You could just make useless lists like Yammiedouche! Obviously, don't do that. Keep up the great work, Spite. Love your content, brother!

[@Bugside]

Bro gotta be tough trying to make a living out of this. At least in my regular job I get a regular paycheck and after I clock out I don't think about it anymore

[@loganurquhart11]

Transalp video is done guys.

[@tonyjourneyman1944]

Last time I practiced slow figure eights I fell off and broke my wrist. It's the only motorcycle injury I've had in probably close to half a million miles of riding. I'm not in favor of it and much of it does not translate to actual riding. Practice riding while riding.

[@D.i.n.i.c.h.t.h.y.s]

watch out for yourself!

[@stringsandthings511]

Is bottom sprocket still a thing? If not you should throw all your KZbin audio onto Spotify, pretty, pretty please.

[@spitescorner]

I want to get back to it, but it's hard to rope Whitney and Josh in consistently

[@JamesExcell-InterJex]

Go for the clickbait titles! I'm staying and watching!

[@TractioneRag]

WOW. Nice jersey! 😂

[@danb6497]

Not an expert, of course, but based on my observations, you're trying to attract too many completely different audiences. There are those who wanna watch your Vmax videos, but they got no interest in motorcycle reviews. Then those who watch reviews, don't like motorcycle repairs content. And both of these groups would probably forego your vlogs where you just ride and talk about your channel and your life. And so those people skip a few videos and your channel no longer pops up in their recommendations. Hence, no views. If I were you, I'd try to focus on one specific audience and make targeted content. Of course, it's important to keep it fresh and not to repeat yourself a thousand times like Yammie does. Make less videos, create a second channel if you want to attract a different crowd

[@Gsr4me]

How's the 600F4i project comin along? (personal favorite)

[@spitescorner]

It's stalled until the vmax is off the lift, but it's ready to go the minute it's done.

[@Gsr4me]

@@spitescorner assuming its not in the next video for it, did you catch the fairing link I dropped awhile back? The place RKMotorsports uses.

[@rudysdream]

Did not Spite’s last 690smc-r sort of get sold because you didnt like the way it shifted? Though. (+ it was too many thievery attemts)

[@spitescorner]

Mostly it was the theft stuff. 3x attempts will do that lol

[@FuriousGerbil5]

I like u because u don’t need or feel the need to post video after video or make KZbin ur life. I would rather u post 1-2 videos a month then 6-10 that r just a bunch of random stuff or bikes

[@AndrewWilsonOz]

Just go have a nice chat? Are you breaking up with me? We're breaking up, aren't we? Are we???

[@jeffreybodine2897]

i never seen a guy talk so much about his skid plate ....